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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Pawnee County, Oklahoma
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Pawnee County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 106 rates across 22 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $89.68 an hour and landscape and irrigation laborer the lowest at $8.67, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Oklahoma modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Oklahoma's law was invalidated in 1995 and its public-works wage rules are revoked (DOL state table).
Pawnee County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$89.68
- Operating Engineer$57.14
- Plumber / Pipefitter$52.68
- Refrigeration Mechanic$52.68
- Sheet Metal Worker$50.09
- Ironworker$47.18
- Bricklayer$40.01
- Roofer$36.64
- Telecom Technician$23.30
- Electrician$22.20
- Caulker$21.61
- Drywall Installer / Lather$16.29
- Carpenter$16.15
- Cement Mason$15.53
- Laborer$15.24
- Drywall Finisher$13.00
- Brick Tender$12.52
- Painter$12.22
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.94
- Flagger$11.05
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$11.00
- Landscape Laborer$8.67
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.52 | $12.52 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $40.01 | $26.92 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $16.15 | $14.58 | 5 |
| Caulker | CAULKER | $21.61 | $20.00 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.53 | $14.26 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.00 | $13.00 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $16.29 | $15.07 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION | $22.20 | $19.00 | 5 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $89.68 | $51.24 | 1 |
| Flagger · Rogers County group | LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL (INCLUDES FLAGGER, SETTING UP AND MOVING CONES/BARRELS) (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $11.05 | $11.05 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $47.18 | $30.35 | 5 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.24 | $12.45 | 11 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer · Tulsa County group | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $8.67 | $8.67 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | 45 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $12.22 | $12.22 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $52.68 | $36.65 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $52.68 | $36.65 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $36.64 | $26.30 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $50.09 | $35.49 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Tulsa County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (STRIPING MACHINE) | $11.94 | $11.94 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP AND FLATBED TRUCK | $11.00 | $11.00 | 11 |
| Telecommunications Technician | ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION) | $23.30 | $20.66 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Pawnee County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | OK20260051 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | OK20260080 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | OK20260017 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | OK20260030 Excludes heavy dredging and water well drilling | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Pawnee County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Pawnee County?
$22.20 an hour: a $19.00 base wage plus $3.20 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION), under wage determination OK20260051, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Pawnee County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Pawnee County?
$15.24 an hour: a $12.45 base wage plus $2.79 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination OK20260051, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Pawnee County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Pawnee County, the $89.68 total is a $51.24 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Pawnee County?
It depends on the kind of construction: OK20260051 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, OK20260080 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, OK20260017 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and OK20260030 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Pawnee County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 22 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Flagger rates, for example, are the same in 6 counties (the Rogers County group). The other 19 are Pawnee County's own.